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voluntarily

[vol-uhn-tair-uh-lee, vol-uhn-ter-] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɛər ə li, ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr- /


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The RMT has rejected an offer for drivers to voluntarily work a four-day week.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Viatris Speciality LLC. voluntarily initiated the recall on its product late last month, according to FDA officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Many left the company, either voluntarily for rivals or via layoffs that came in October as part of the restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

We know the industry will not do this voluntarily.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Those who did not choose to leave voluntarily would be scheduled for resettlement in weekly quotas.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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